The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-11-19

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~ HAVE BEEN so FOOLISH"
terrible farce have acted, and but for
you might have wrecked my whole
life!"
"Why, Kate, did you really think of
accepting Mr.. ArlandtP" was the al
most breathless inquiry.
Il did, "she hesitated, 81 have
been so unhappy since Will and I
separatcd,I was ready to do any thing.
Then he seemed very nice young
man and quite fond of me, but oh-oh
~ Still have been so foolish and,
and, deserve my fate" and her dis
tress was truly pitiful.
"Let me help you, Kate, all cam"
said Alice with endearing tone.
"lt's all over now-it's too late"
was the heart-broken reply.
II don't understand you. You can
not still think of having more to do
with Mr.. -" but II depreca ting, re-
coiling gesture from Kate prevented
Alice from repeating the already hate
full name.
"No-neverw
"And tell me truly, do you still love
brother WHIP" something impelled her
to ask.
''After all that have done, do not
wonder you ask; but could you look
into my heart of hearts, you would
know that there 1 have ever been
loyal to him-I have, Alice, but can
never look him in the face again
never" and the most visionary pro-
jects of isolating herself from the
world, filled her distressed mind.
Alice's heartbeat light at this, for
she was sure day of reconciliation
vast not far distant-''brother VIII
need not go away and the double
Thanksgiving we dding could take
place as planned"
But this happy climax was not the
main thought, AS she tried to comfort
and soothe her tempest-tossed friend.
the genuineness of whose sorrow and
humiliation she could not possibly
doubt.
Alice soon felt she ought not to leave
Kate, and sending note by servant
to her parents, exp. aiming her absence,
she remained with her.
AS the long night wore on, poor
Kate grew more and more distressed.
and at last Highty and irrational.
Alice was alarmed, and naturally
blamed herself. "Yet, if she dies to-
morrow" she found herself reasoning.
''it would be better than to marry such
a miserable fellow"
1t is not strange that quite a severe
attack of brain fever followed, for
Kate had been living an unnatural, ex-
cited life for some time, and now came
the reaction. Friends and relatives
hung over her in prayerful anxiety,
and it is hardly necessary to state that
her old lover, Will Garth, was one OF
the most constant and faithful watch
ers by her bedside. And when the de-
lirium was at its height no one could
soothe her like him.
When the sufferer recovered, no
oHC COulu HuNc tolu Wucu OF now, SO
quietly but surely does nature do her
work, they found their hearts perfect ly
reunited.
And on the coming Thanksgiving
Day, there was the happiest of double
weddings in the handsome parlors OF
the Garth mansion. Both family circles
Were complete. noteworthy event in
itself, and all hearts were overhowing
with gratitude--two in particular.
Tho happy couples stood under two
beautiful evergreen arches, bright with
choice flowers While the minister
pronounced the solemn marriage serv-
ice and everything attested the good
and executive ability of those who did
the planning of the affairs. q
After congratulations. carriages took
the party to the home of the Weld0n's 5
whore "A most delicate and delicious
supper was served.
Sand we owe MI this Joy to you.
Alice. it was your detective service, ;"
said VIII and Kate as they Affection
ately kissed her, smiling through their
tears Of happiness.
"And everything has come of. sis.
just as you planned" laughed her
brother little mischieviously. .
EsTELL MENDELI.